Maaji launched their new Chimeric Wayfarer collection last week so I went to check it out. At the event we were given a treasure map where X marked the spot of different fun activities to participate in during the evening. Guests could stop by the TOY nail bar to try out the Maaji colours before heading to get their hair done, then they'd snap some pics by the Nifty 250 photobooth and lastly, would take a look at the swimwear. I loved the flamingo print on one of the bikinis and the jewel tones on the models were really beautiful. I suddenly felt a bit under the weather during the event so I couldn't stay as long as I would have liked to but it was lovely nevertheless. To find out more about this exciting Columbian brand, check out http://www.maajiswimwear.com/.
Nail Candi nail jewels and accessories.
Yay! Finally an awesome local brand that has an array of nail rings and jewels for you to go mad with. As of writing this, my bow has lasted almost 2 weeks already (I think you can tell by the exposed cuticle hehe) and it's re-useable so you really get your money's worth. After applying a jewel with nail glue, add a clear top coat to secure it. Voila, fun nail bling! Super kawaii. Check out the selection at Nailcandi.co.za to order.
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy.
I was so excited to try these that I had to stop myself from buying them all. The two-in-one product comes with a chic nail varnish and a complimentary iridescent topcoat. In this case I just tried out the confetti topcoats and one of my favorites was 220 - Milky Way, seen on my pinkies. The shiny particles are multicoloured and I found it the densest with glitz. 210 - Galactic is also a winner for blue shimmer. Since I did a few dips, I was worried that it would dry slowly and be super goopy but it dried quick; I didn't have that problem so many other glitter polishes gave me where they never seemed to set. You can find them at any Clicks now, with a recommended selling price of R89,95.
Candi the manicurist!
Candice Watson at Cape Town's Dante Express is a genius. She's hands down (excuse the pun), the best nail artist in Cape Town and I swear by her. Her mini masterpieces last the two week recommended time between manicures and in one case when I couldn't see her, they were still perfect by week three! Candice is open to ideas but I leave a lot of them to her because girl knows what she's skilled with. Nail art works best with fakes because there's more space to work with so I have acrylics on at the moment. Book an appointment with her at this number 021 433 0798 and ask for a nail art manicure with Candice. Check out my instagram to see all of her creations.
So the 411 is that the boutique is owned by two charming Brazilian sisters who checked out my new pink hair (flamingo is taking over my life) and told me that they offer crazy colours with Tint Hair Chalk in their treatment rooms. It's great to get some South American flair up in here and I was reminded that summer is not too far away so I better put away the Pringles. Pssh let's just be real and hide them. A friend of mine just asked me where to find suspender belts and now I have her answer. For your pretty lingerie and bikini needs, check out the store next to Beefcakes in Green Point and then get a mani like a boss.
I am obsessed with nail art, ever since I was a little girl I used to be crazy about decorating my nails. I'm talking that tacky glitter polish from the late 90s, black whenever there was available and only now have I begun my recent forray into colours other than blue or purple. In 2008 I bought this amazing glow in the dark nail polish in the US, I painted them and forgot about it until I turned my light off for bed and then I began quoting Keanu (woah).
I went to schools with uniforms so nail polish was akin to the devil and those damn dirty prefects would just ruin my fun like it was their job, (you know the type; sycophants who trust the 'system' and then end up alone with ten cats) I had to take off my fingerless biker gloves in the winter, they just had no respect for fashion. I used to get my fix in primary school by painting my toes. In high school I'd have my Essie brush out as soon as the weekend started and the whole next two years after high school, my nails were never bare.
Lately I haven't had as much time to keep my nails looking fresh but I always treasure my manicures. I just feel like I have this extra spring in my step after one because from then on, I'm doing everything with beautiful nails; all that and a bag o' chips! If you can relate, imagine that x10 with nail art. It's just a little something special to jazz up your look and the reactions are always a blast. I love teaming a statement ring, or 3, with some dope nails.
If you live in Cape Town and want to get some nail art go to Dream Nails, I'm sure they all do it but I went to Cavendish for this cute blue manicure and I can't wait to go back!











